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Tommy's Honour

Name: Tommy's Honour
Director: Jason Connery
Released: 2017
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Jason Connery

Runtime

117 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tommy's Honour is a traditional period drama that emphasizes historical accuracy and classical patriarchal narratives. The film adheres closely to the social and demographic realities of 19th-century Scotland. It centers on the transfer of authority from Old Tom Morris to his son, emphasizing masculine achievement and the weight of legacy. This creates a narrative focused on male-dominated spaces and historical archetypes. Since the film aims to reflect the era's demographics, it does not include perspectives that challenge conventional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tommy's Honour have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the relationship between a father and his son, with no representation of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Tommy's Honour portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes masculine achievement and sports, highlighting traditional male roles and expectations without challenging these norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tommy's Honour?

Minimal

Set in 1866 Scotland, the film features a predominantly white cast and setting, reflecting the demographics of that time period.

How does Tommy's Honour represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative celebrates historical traditions and family values, focusing on the preservation of sports and craftsmanship without critiquing Western structures.

Does Tommy's Honour include disability representation?

Fair

The film explores the psychological challenges of adapting to a changing world but does not explicitly address neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a historically accurate portrayal of 19th-century Scottish demographics and social structures.
Examines the psychological resilience needed to navigate high-stakes competition and generational changes.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
Focuses heavily on masculine achievement, limiting gender diversity.
Includes minimal representation of diverse ethnic groups or racial perspectives.

Official Synopsis

In 1866 St Andrews, Scotland, 15-year-old Tommy Morris is an avid golfer like his legendary and pioneering father, Tom Morris, now greenskeeper for The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, as well as the town's club- and ball-maker. The two-time winner of the first major golf tournament, The Open Championship, which he founded in 1860, Old Tom also established golf's standard of 18 holes per round. But young Tommy is beginning to chafe at his father's dictates, especially in the rapidly changing world they live in. Tommy soon outshines his father, winning The Open three consecutive times.

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